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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 364.53 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 364.53 and 198.73 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 364.53 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/364.53 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 364.53 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 72,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443.05/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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